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hurdy–gurdy
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
hurdy–gurdy
(noun)
hurdy–gurdy
/ˌhɚdi
ˈ
gɚdi/
noun
plural
hurdy–gurdies
hurdy–gurdy
/ˌhɚdi
ˈ
gɚdi/
noun
plural
hurdy–gurdies
Britannica Dictionary definition of HURDY–GURDY
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1
:
a stringed musical instrument that is played by turning a handle
2
:
barrel organ
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